The dumbest criminals of 2012, and there were plenty

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Updated 9:40 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2013

THE DUMBEST CRIMINALS OF 2012

From the most stupidly brazen, such as the guy who walked into a police station and demanded money, to the just plain stupid, like the ones who left a trail of evidence on Google searches, Facebook and text messages, these scofflaws unwittingly did their best to make the job of law officers easier. And a note to prospective robbers: You'll have a better chance of getting away with it if you don't show off your loot on YouTube.

Watch them all, or pick through the video playlist and find the ones that speak to you. Enjoy.

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